noun
General Slang
scally
· noun · scouse
A Liverpool street kid with attitude — tracksuit, swagger, mischief.
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Short for scallywag. A young rogue — tracksuit, trainers, up to no good but charming with it. Born in Liverpool in the 80s, spread across the north. Half insult, half affection depending on who's saying it.
“Pack of scallies hanging round the offy again.”
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A whole subculture: Adidas trackies, gold chain, mullet or curtains, casual football fan energy. The aesthetic, not just the person.
“He's gone full scally since he moved back to Kirkby.”
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scally In A Sentence
Pack of scallies hanging round the offy again.
He's gone full scally since he moved back to Kirkby.
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What does scally mean?
A scally is a Liverpool street kid with attitude — tracksuit, swagger, and mischief.
How do you use scally in a sentence?
"A gang of scallies was hanging round the shop."
Is scally an insult?
It can be — it's often used dismissively of a rough, mischievous youth, though some wear the label with pride.
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